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PTA Newsletter: December 4, 2024
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In this issue...

  • First Friday Coffee with Principal 12/6

  • PTA Community Meeting 1/10

  • Extracurriculars Sneak Peak, Register 12/9

  • Book Fair 12/13 3-7:30 PM

  • Belmont Buzz Around Town

  • List of 2024-25 Events

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"First Friday" Coffees Principal Chat

Join Ms. Williams, Burbank's Principal, for her monthly Principal Chat THIS Friday, December 6th, 8:45-9:25 AM in Mods Classroom #2. Virtual Option. Starbucks (Arsenal Yards) Coffee and sweet treats from Butternut Cafe provided by the PTA.

This is a wonderful opportunity to bring questions or concerns and learn about what's going on at Burbank. Have a specific question or topic you'd like addressed? Email Ms. Williams at lwilliams@belmontschools.net before the coffee.

Upcoming PTA Community Meeting

Please save the date for our next PTA Community Meeting: Friday, January 10th 8:45-9:45am. We will provide coffee!

Winter Session Class Overview -- Sneak Peek Today! Registration 12/9 @4pm

Looking for fun and engaging after-school activities this winter? Check out our PTA Winter Class Offerings! Full sneak peek goes live today @4pm on School Twist: https://burbank.schooltwist.org with Registration opening on Monday 12/9 @4pm.

Classes run for 8 weeks from January 13th-March 14th

Mondays

2:50-3:50 PM

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The Science Lab

Science is all about discovery and fun! In this class, your child will dive into major scientific concepts like the rock cycle, adaptation, and density through hands-on, interactive activities that make learning exciting. (Gr. 1-3)

Yoga with Kelly

Kids will enjoy yoga poses, songs, and games to get the wiggles out, plus learn breathing and mindfulness. This all-levels class is perfect for beginners – let’s stretch, strengthen, and have fun! (K-3)

Tuesdays

2:50-3:50 PM

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Sew Much Fun

Calling all crafty kids! Learn the basics of sewing with hands-on projects. From using a sewing machine to hand-sewing, pinning, and cutting fabric, students will create fun, useful projects they’ll be proud to show off! (K-3)

French & Spanish Clubs

Learn French or Spanish vocabulary and sentence building skills through lots of interactive games, crafts, and musical moments. Instruction is adapted for a variety of levels, making this an excellent introduction for beginners as well as an opportunity for more fluent students to expand their proficiency. Classes include a weekly take-home book to help students remember what they’ve practiced in class. Rola Languages offers small group classes and teaches foreign languages using the Rola Method. This is perfect for new and returning students! (K-3)

Thursdays

2:50-3:50 PM

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Taylor Swift Fan Club

Calling all Swifties in K-3! Join Ms. Kulik to sing Taylor’s songs, make art inspired by her lyrics, and play fun games. Whether you're a big fan or just getting to know her music, come celebrate Taylor Swift with us! (K-3)

Chess Club

Dive into the world of chess! Students will learn the basics – how the pieces move, strategies, and game rules – while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

(K-3)

Fridays

2:50-3:50 PM

4:00-4:50 PM

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Fun with Food (2 Sessions)

Mrs. Sacca is back for another session of her extremely popular cooking class. Join her in creating fun, edible creations that the class will make and assemble together! The class will be a balance of healthy and nutritious foods...while also finding time to make some fun, sweet treats. (K-3)

Book Fair Coming 12/13: Save the Date!

The Burbank Book Fair is Back, and this time it's a one-day event! Save the Date for Friday, Dec. 13th from 3:00-7:30 PM, so you can stock up for the holidays and help us clear book lists for teachers and staff! We have moved away from Scholastic and will be utilizing a local vendor, Best Books Fairs, to put on this event. We intend to have books for a variety of ages from PK-young adult, so stock up for all the kids in your life! A portion of all book sales comes right back to Burbank to help fund our enrichments, teacher appreciation initiatives, community events, and more.

Cash and Credit will be accepted! If you can bring some extra cash - we will have bake sale items from Girl Scout Troop 64770 (Burbank's own 3rd Grade Brownies), as well as a raffle for 2 tickets for 12/22 to see The Grinch Musical! All proceeds go directly back to Burbank.

Thank you to Belmont Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry and Rockland Trust Bank for generously sponsoring this event!

Please consider signing up to help setup, run sales, keep shelves stocked, or cleanup. Volunteers like you keep make these events a success! Want to help in another way? Email maryleeburbankpta@gmail.com

Best Book Fairs

Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up

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Library Catalogue & Volunteer Sign-Ups

Is your child ever looking for a specific book to grab on their library day? Check out the Burbank Library Online Catalogue!

Sign-Ups: Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade

Belmont Buzz Around Town

Have Around Town Events to Share? Email us!

belmont soccer

Belmont Soccer's Spring Registration will open on Friday December 6th, and stay through January 10th. There will be no late registrations after 1/10. Spring season starts on April 12th. https://belmontsoccer.com

Belmont Voice Community Events

https://belmontvoice.org/community-events/

BPS Community Events

https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/page/community-events

Belmont Rec Programs

https://belmontma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Burbank 2024-25 Calendar

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December 2024

12/6 8:45-9:25 First Friday Coffee Chat with Principal Williams

12/12 3rd Grade Meteorologist Enrichment Program

12/13 3:00-7:30 PM Book Fair

12/17 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

12/23-1/1 No School (Winter Recess)

January 2025

1/10 PTA Community Meeting 8:45-9:45

1/21 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

February 2025

2/25 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

2/28 6:00-8:00 PM Family Dance

March 2025

3/7 PTA Community Meeting 8:45-9:45

3/18 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

3/21 6:00-8:00 PM STEM Night

Date TBD: Geography Challenge

April 2025

4/8 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

May 2025

5/2 6:00-8:00 PM Multicultural Night

5/6 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

June 2025

6/3 School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold/White)

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Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Want to get involved? Please email the Burbank PTA at maryleeburbankpta@gmail.com

Have Burbank News or Around Town content to share with Burbank Families? Email the PTA Secretary

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